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Remote Issue Quick Guide: Send It In or Troubleshoot?Updated 9 days ago

Remote Issue

Action

Remote will not turn on at all

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote won’t charge / USB-C not working

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote loses power when unplugged from charger

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Broken screen or cracked LCD

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Broken trigger (throttle or brake)

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Loose brake trigger or not physically clicking

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote accelerates but won’t brake (or vice versa)

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote splitting apart (broken housing)

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Cannot change speed modes due to brake trigger

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote stuck in calibration and cannot complete it (especially brake trigger stage)

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote needs new button, casing, screen, trigger, or battery

SEND IT IN (WAF needed)

Remote won’t pair with board

TROUBLESHOOT FIRST (Trigger reset, firmware check)

Can’t connect to Explore by Evolve App

TROUBLESHOOT FIRST (Bluetooth check, firmware check)

Speed mode won’t change but triggers feel physically fine

TROUBLESHOOT FIRST (Trigger reset, recalibration)

Remote behaves strangely after update

TROUBLESHOOT FIRST (Firmware version check)

General connection issues with board (Phaze or R2)

TROUBLESHOOT FIRST (Reset and retry)

R2 remote issues (any kind)

NO REPAIR — UPGRADE RECOMMENDED (Link them to Phaze upgrade)


Key Reminders


✅ If it’s physical damage, internal failure, or a mechanical issue → SEND IT IN (use the WAF).

✅ If it’s a software, connection, or calibration concern → TROUBLESHOOT FIRST, IF PROBLEM PERSISTS, SEND IT IN.

✅ R2 remotes are no longer repaired — upgrade to Phaze.


👉 TO SEND IT IN:

Fill in the WAF Form here

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